Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-05-22
Supply Chain Pulse — 2026-05-22
Here are today's top healthcare supply chain stories.
Procurement leaders urge incremental AI adoption to avoid heavy spend
Managing the cost of using AI rests on starting low-risk pilots and scaling the technology slowly, executives said at the Institute for Supply Management World 2026 conference.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Matson reports air-to-ocean freight conversions amid Iran war
The U.S.-based ocean carrier benefited from elevated freight costs and reduced air cargo capacity in select markets, CEO Matthew Cox said.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Danone to close plant-based dairy facility in New Jersey
The Silk and So Delicious manufacturer said 114 workers will be laid off and production will be reassigned to other U.S. facilities.
Source: Supply Chain Dive - Healthcare
Hospitals taking fire from all sides in Washington
Republicans are talking a lot about rising hospital prices all of a sudden, and they aren't alone.
HHS launches AI-based Medicaid audit, threatens state funding
The artificial intelligence-based campaign could lead to payment suspensions for states and federal grant recipients.
Hospitals sue CVS Health over 340B payments
Academic health systems allege CVS Health withheld $249 million in 340B drug discount savings.
Jonathan Gavras, MD, FCCP
Jonathan Gavras, MD, FCCP has joined Healthmap Solutions as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
John Rodis, MD, MBA
Global Medical Virtual Assistants (GMVA) has named John F. Rodis, MD, MBA as Chief Medical Advisor.
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